American sprint coach

Rana Reider, an American sprint coach, has had his credentials revoked for the 2024 Paris Olympics following serious allegations of sexual and emotional abuse from three female athletes, as reported in lawsuits filed in Florida. Reider, who coaches Olympic champions Andre De Grasse and Lamont Marcell Jacobs, was informed by Canada's National Olympic Committee that his accreditation was being rescinded after USA Track & Field shared details of the allegations. His lawyer, Ryan Stevens, has claimed that these accusations are financially motivated and stem from years-old claims. Before this incident, Reider had previously been sanctioned by US Safesport for a relationship deemed to create a “power imbalance,” which resulted in a probation period. The allegations have raised concerns, especially as Reider was already under scrutiny for past misconduct allegations, leading to him being denied accreditation at previous events. The lawsuits also name USA Track & Field, Reider's Tumbleweed Track Club, and major sponsors Puma and Adidas as defendants.